A History of Wine: Great Vintage Wines from the Homeric Age to the Present Day Author: Herbert Warner Allen First Published: 1961 Edition: 1962 Code/Source: ASIN: B0000CL7N2 Pages: 304 Comments: In the Preface, the author unashamedly declairs that this book is styled on Bottlescrew Days (AL Simon, 1926) and has re-used much of the material from the classic works of Barry, Henderson, Seltman, Saintsbury, Shand, Simon, Cockburn and others. I enjoy Allen's style of writing and reading this book is a good way to gain the key knowledge contained in the many volumes created by those previous authors. A good addition to any wine library.

Madeira: Old and New Author: William Henry Koebel First Published: 1909 Edition: 1909 Code/Source: ASIN: B001ARHO4C Pages: 216 Comments: This is a great book to own if you are interested in Madeira. The chapter on wines is short but there is a wealth of information about the history and the people of the island.

The House of Sandeman: A Story of Fine Wines and Spirits Author: George Sandeman & Co. First Published: ?? Edition: 1972 Code/Source: ASIN: B000P4TT5I Pages: 61 Comments: Awaiting delivery - signed by David Sandeman

A Word or Two on Port Wine Re-iterated Author: Joseph James Forrester First Published: 1860 Edition: 1860 PDF Code/Source: books.google.com Pages: 40 Comments: Originally published in 1854, this little pamphlet caused much controversy within the trade. This later edition updates Forresters views following significant changes within Portugal and the trade in the intervening years. It is also intended to put the record straight on some of the issues raised by Forrester's opponents.

By Request: An Autobiography Author: André L. Simon First Published: 1957 Edition: 1957 Code/Source: ASIN: B001KKXOSO Pages: 180 Comments: A very interesting autobiography of perhaps the most prolific wine author of all time. Signed by author.

An Essay on Wines, Especially on Port Wine; Intended to Instruct Every Person to Distinguish That Which Is Pure, and to Guard Against the Frauds of Adulteration Author: John Wright First Published: 1795 Edition: 2010 Code/Source: ISBN-13: 978-1170359389 Pages: 74 Comments: Not yet read.

A Treatise on the Wines of Portugal; and what can be gathered on the subject and nature of the wines, &c. since the establishment of the English factory at Oporto, anno 1727 Author: John Croft First Published: 1788 Edition: 2010 Code/Source: ISBN-13: 978-1171457947 Pages: 38 Comments: Not yet read.